Bring the Family for a Spectacular Cycling Weekend in Knysna!
Saturday, 11 July & Sunday, 12 July 2026
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable family experience in Knysna during the June/July school holidays – a highlight of the Knysna Oyster Festival! This year the Knysna Fun Cycling Event is shifting gears to focus entirely on family, community, and the pure joy of movement.
Timed, the Knysna Cycle Tour is a CSA sanctioned event — creating a unique opportunity for everyday cyclists to ride for top positions while enjoying the thrill of one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal cycling events.
From MTB trails to road, gravel, or e-bikes, we have routes for every skill level – including kids’ races and fun events for the whole family.
Ready to be part of the family experience? Choose your ride and secure your spot today!
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Sunday, 12 July 2026
CSA & Event Timing at the Knysna Cycle Tour
The Knysna Cycle Tour is happy to announce the return of CSA & event timing for all Mountain Bike and Road Race routes at this year’s event.
Riders’ race times will once again be officially tracked by Bouttime, with the added option to join the events Strava group.
Whether you are chasing a personal best, deciding to compete with friends, or simply wanting to measure your efforts, the event timing brings back on of the features many riders have been asking for.
The return of race timing reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing your riding experience while keeping the spirit of fun, challenge, and achievement alive on every kilometer of your ride.
CSA will be at registration to check your Licence numbers and to bill fee for not Licenced riders
We look forward to welcoming riders back to the start line and seeing everyone take on the challenge to the final finish line
Pedal for a Purpose: Empowering the Knysna Community
The Knysna Cycle Tour is more than just a race; it is a commitment to the growth and independence of our local community. In 2026, we are proud to support Fraaisig Primary School and the Knysna Food Gardens food security initiative – two projects dedicated to creating lasting impact through skill development and self-reliance.
From providing entrepreneurial opportunities for school parents to equipping residents with the tools to manage their own sustainable organic gardens, your entry fee helps put the power of change directly into the hands of Knysna’s people.
Join us on the start line and help us ride toward a stronger, more self-sufficient future for all.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Venue: Knysna Oyster Festival Fields, Waterfront Drive, Registration Tent
CSA will be at registration to check your Licence numbers and to bill fee for not Licenced riders
Friday, 10 July 2026
- 09:00 – 18:00: All Events
Saturday, 11 July 2026
- 06:00 – 08:00: MTB & Family events
- 10:00 – 14:00: Road, Children’s
Sunday, 12 July 2026
- 06:00 – 08:30: Road, Children
- Enduro Registration the Farm – Simola Hill
07:30 Registration – at The Farm
START SCHEDULE
Venues:
- MTB & Road events: Knysna Waterfront Drive
- Family & Children’s events: Knysna Oyster Festival Field
- Enduro events: Top of Simola Hill
Saturday, 11 July 2026
- 08:00: MTB rides
- Starting order: 67km, 45km, 35km (10 minute intervals)
- 09:00: Family events
Sunday, 12 July 2026
- 08:00: Road races
- Starting order: 102km & 42km (10 minutes interval)
- 09:00: Children rides
- Enduro rides
08:30 Race Briefing – Top of Simola
09:00 Race Start
MTO trails 09:00 to 12:3012:30 Race Cut off13:30 Prize Giving at the farm
Prize giving the Farm
Ride cost per person
MTB rides:
- 67km: R590
- 45km: R530
- 35km: R490
Family events:
- 7.5km: R100
- 5km: R100
Road rides:
- 102km: R525
- 42km: R450
- 102km Tandem: R925
- 42km Tandem: R750
Children rides:
- All rides: R100
Enduro rides:
- Full Category: R450
- Lite Category: R350
- EBike Full: R450
- EBike Lite: R350
Knysna Cycle Tour is a CSA sanctioned event — creating a unique opportunity for everyday cyclists to ride for top positions while enjoying the thrill of one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal cycling events.
